Travel

Travel Note

Welcome to Vermont!

We love Vermont and we think you will too. On this page you'll find a range of travel tips and places to stay. A few things that will be helpful to know: Burlington is VT's biggest "city" (really a college town). It's where Nell's parents live and where she attended middle and high school (Go Seahorses). One of the biggest draws of our wedding venue is its proximity to Burlington. Burlington is a special place with a lake to swim in, pedestrian streets to roam, a happening music scene, and more delicious restaurants to try than you'll have time for. Justin performed there at The Flynn Theater on his first national tour when he was 18 and he still remembers Church Street in the snow. The wedding itself is at Grand Isle Lake House (25 minutes from Burlington). There are lots of B&Bs on Grand Isle itself and there are also AirBnBs and camping nearby. If you choose to stay in Burlington there will be more options for accommodations at more price points.

Flight

Burlington International Airport

This is the closest most convenient option to fly into though sometimes you can find more affordable prices by flying into Plattsburgh, Boston or Montreal. Boston is 3 hours away and there are frequent bus options if you don't want to rent a car. Montreal is about 2 hours away and similarly has frequent bus options into Burlington. It's possible to get a rental car at the Burlington airport, or Uber and Lyft are readily available.

Train

Essex Junction Station

Taking the Amtrak up to Vermont is another excellent option for travel. You'll want to get off at Essex Junction Station. From there it's about a 15 minute car ride to Burlington, Vermont. For folks coming from Philly: be prepared for a long but beautiful ride (it's about 9 hours).

House Or Rental

Grand Isle State Park

For adventurous guests, Grand Isle State Park is an 8-minute drive from the wedding site. There are 4 cabins available to rent in the park, that start at $50/night. This is a wonderful option for people looking to soak up the VT summer vibes.

Hotel

Ferry Watch Inn

Lakeside B&B in a 1790 farmhouse offering cozy, antiques-filled rooms & a deck with scenic views. it is a 9-minute drive from The Grand Isle Lake House, where the wedding fill take place.

Hotel

Fearn Lodge

Fearn Lodge is a small, two-room bed and breakfast located on Lake Champlain in South Hero, Vermont. It is the second closest place to stay to the wedding venue (about 15-20 minutes away).

Hotel

Hotel Vermont

An independent, boutique hotel right in the heart of downtown Burlington. This hotel is a 30-minute drive from the wedding venue.

Hotel

Quality Inn Colchester - Burlington

For guests who may want to spend time exploring Burlington, the Quality Inn is a good, buget-friendly option. This hotel is about a 30-minute drive from the wedding venue.

Travel Note

AirBnB

There are lots of gorgeous and relatively affordable Airbnb options both on the Champlain Islands (North Hero, Grand Isle, South Hero) and in the Burlington, VT and surrounding areas. You can't go wrong but if you decide to go this route and have questions let us know and we're happy to help!

Hotel

Crescent Bay Farm B & B

Renovated Farmhouse with four (reasonable priced!) rooms. Book early. 15-minute drive from Grand Isle Lake House.